Dining table



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sciaims; cr es-e124) 1 This invention relates to new and useful improvements in tables such as can be used in restaurants, ice cream parlors, hotel dining rooms, and elsewhere, and the principal'objectof ,the invention is to provide a table and chair ensemble which can be manufactured at low cost and made to appear highly ornate and modemistic. v

Another important object of the invention is to provide a table and chair ensemble which has its parts capable of being readily disassembled for the purpose of replacement or shipping in compact; space.

These and other important objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to the reader of the following description.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 represents a top plan view.

Figure 2 is a vertical cross sectional view.

Figure 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken substantially on the line 3--3 of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 4-4 of Figure 2.

Figure 5 is an exploded elevational view with a portion in section showing the manner of swingably mounting one of the seats.

Referring to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like parts, it can be seen that the ensemble includes a base 5 constructed of sheet metal and provided with depending side v walls 6. It is preferable that this base be square and from the center thereof rises a cylindrical socket 1, also preferably of sheet metal and from which radiates a plurality of angularly-shaped fins 8, each terminating at the corresponding corner of the base 5. The corners of the base 5 are formed with openings 9 through which securing means can be disposed for securing the base 5 to the floor or some other surface. An annulus l circumscribes the webs 8 and is secured by welding or other means thereto, this annulus defining a foot rest for persons occupying the ensemble.

Numeral H denotes a tubular standard, the lower end of which is disposed into the cylindrical socket I.

A table top I! constructed of sheet metal has a depending peripheral flange I3 and a short depending neck If at its intermediate. portion which is adapted to be slipped into the upper end of the standard H. Thus the table top I! is supported.

Spring supports generally referred to by numeral l are provided for chair units generally referred to by numeral I8.

Eachof these springs l5 comprises an elon'- gated member having one end secured by a bolt l5'a' to the'top ofthe "base 5. This elongated spring member'extendsoutwardlyand then upwardly'as at a and then ho'rizontally'as at b in an'outward' direction, from where it curvesinwardly as at c; the'upper end being reduced as at d and disposed into a shallow box-like struc' ture 16a secured to the seat portion'll 'orthe corresponding chair unit IS; The box-lik'e's'truc ture Ilia-comprises side portions Hic suitably fixed to the seat portions I 1, as by welding; not shown, and vertically spaced bottom bars lGd between which the reduced ends d of the springs l5 are interposed and pivoted, as at lGe for rotation of the chair units It about vertical axes. Rising from the seat I! is a back structure l8 and arm rests 49 extend from the seat structure I! to the intermediate portion of the back structure I8.

As can be seen in Figures 3 and 5, substantial side portions of the box-like structures "in are cut away as at 20 so as to afford ample clearance for the seat unit 16 to rotate either one way or the other so that its-occupant can either get into or out of the seat, the side portions I coacting with the ends of the springs l5 as stops limiting rotation of said seats I! in opposite directions.

Thus it can be seen, that the entire ensemble is constructed of sheet metal. Every piece can be conveniently stamped and shipped unassembled to its destination. In this way freight cost can be maintained low and the ultimate retail price kept well within competitive range.

While the foregoing specification sets forth the invention in specific terms, it is to be understood that numerous changes in the shape, size and materials may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed hereinafter;

Having described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

1. A dining ensemble comprising a base, a socket rising from the base, a standard slidably disposed into the socket, a table top, said table top being provided with a short depending neck for slidable connection with the upper end of the standard, and chair units on the base, said socket structure being provided with fins extending outwardly and connected to the base, and a foot supporting rail circumscribing the socket structure and being secured to the said fins.

'2. A table and chair ensemble comprising a base, an upright on the base, a table top on the upright, chairs, springs supporting the chairs, said springs consisting of members projecting outwardly and upwardly from the base, said upwardly disposed portions of the springs being provided with vertically disposed U -shaped formations, and

securing means between the chairs and the upper legs of said U-shaped formations.

3. A table and chair ensemble comprising a base, an upright on the base, a table top on the upright, ,chairs,springssupporting the chairs, said springs consisting of members projecting outward:

ly and upwardly from the base, said upwardly dis- 1 posed portions of the springs being provided with vertically disposed U-shaped formations, and securing means between the chairs and the upper legs of said U-shaped formations, saidsecuring means consisting of a depending U-shapedm'em- 1 the chair and apivot member disposed, through the lower portion of the U-shaped memberon the chair and the'upper leg oftheU-shaped for mationto permit horizontal rotation of the chair.

; 14. A table and chair ensemble comprising a base, an upright onthe base, a table top on the upright, chairs, springs supporting i the chairs, said springsconsisting of members projecting outwardly andupwardly from the base, said upwardlydisposed portions of the springs-being providedv with vertically disposed U-shaped formations,- and securing 'meansbetween the chairs ber on the bottom of each chair, thesupperleg of I the corresponding U-shaped formation p overlapping the lower portion of the U-shaped member on and the upper lugs of said U-shaped formations, sand securing means consisting of a depending U-shaped member on the bottom of each chair,

the upper leg of the corresponding U-shapedbase, an upright on the base, a table top on the upright, chairs, springs supporting the chairs,

sa'id springs consisting of members projecting out- 1 wardly andupwardly from the base, said upwardly disposed portions of the springs being provided with-vertically disposed U-shaped formations, and securing means between the chairs and the upper legs of said U-shaped formation, webs extending from the base ;to .1 intermediate portions of the upright and a root rail supported by the outermost portions of the'said webs.

' l 6, In combination a'table consisting of a base,

an upright and atop {orthe upright, chairs on said basergroupedaround said'topland upright, fins/extending 2 from ;the;..base tov intermediate points of the upright, and afoot rail supported in elevated position above=thebase by the outermost portionsof thejsaid finsv and surrounding said upright between thesame" and :said chairs.

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